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	<description>Latest News from Greenwich CT</description>
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				<title>Reps Arzeno and Meskers Applaud Substantial Additional Funding for Old Greenwich School</title>
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				<pubDate>2026-05-03T15:11:10+0000</pubDate>
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				<description>Hector Arzeno (D-151) and Steve Meskers (D-150) have secured an additional 15% pre-K reimbursement rate for Old Greenwich School, an outcome that was previously out of reach due to technicality tied to the project’s application date. This change translates into more than $8 million in additional reimbursement for the school’s renovation.</description>				<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hector Arzeno (D-151) and Steve Meskers (D-150) have secured an additional 15% pre-K reimbursement rate for Old Greenwich School, an outcome that was previously out of reach due to...]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Aleman: 100 Arch Street Was Reviewed and Rejected by Rink Task Force</title>
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				<pubDate>2026-05-03T14:45:44+0000</pubDate>
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				<description>&quot;The RTM is not being asked to choose between Morlot Park and 100 Arch Street. The responsible Town bodies have already reviewed the alternatives, and the Board of Selectmen has removed 100 Arch Street from consideration.&quot; - Javier Aleman</description>				<content:encoded><![CDATA["The RTM is not being asked to choose between Morlot Park and 100 Arch Street The responsible Town bodies have already reviewed the alternatives, and the Board of Selectmen has removed...]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Fichtel: RTM Should Not Vote to Fund Rink A&#038;E and Construction Spending Before A&#038;E Work Has Been Done.   </title>
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				<pubDate>2026-05-03T13:08:23+0000</pubDate>
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				<description>&quot;...the request to have the RTM approve a complete makeover of Morlot Park, asks RTM members to approve a &#039;bait and switch&#039; deception.&quot; – Mark Fichtel</description>				<content:encoded><![CDATA["the request to have the RTM approve a complete makeover of Morlot Park, asks RTM members to approve a 'bait and switch' deception" – Mark...]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Greenwich Fire Dept Rescues  Ducklings Trapped in a Catch Basin</title>
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				<pubDate>2026-05-03T12:09:01+0000</pubDate>
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				<description>&quot;Our firefighters quickly went to work and safely reunited the ducklings with their mother.&quot; - Greenwich Fire Dept</description>				<content:encoded><![CDATA["Our firefighters quickly went to work and safely reunited the ducklings with their mother" - Greenwich Fire...]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Off-Beat Players Announces Summer 2026 Production Will Be Footloose, Auditions Start May 15</title>
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				<pubDate>2026-05-03T11:08:21+0000</pubDate>
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				<description>Auditions will be open to all ages 13-25, starting May 15.</description>				<content:encoded><![CDATA[Auditions will be open to all ages 13-25, starting May...]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>PHOTOS: Greenwich High School International Night Celebrates Culture, Community and Cuisine</title>
				<link>https://greenwichfreepress.com/schools/photos-greenwich-high-school-international-night-celebrates-culture-community-and-cuisine-247409/</link>
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				<pubDate>2026-05-02T17:06:48+0000</pubDate>
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				<description>With strong turnout and participation, International Night continues to establish itself as one of the most anticipated annual community events at Greenwich High School.</description>				<content:encoded><![CDATA[With strong turnout and participation, International Night continues to establish itself as one of the most anticipated annual community events at Greenwich High...]]></content:encoded>
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2026. Photo: James Bonney]]></media:description>				</media:content>
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				<title>70 Third Grade Girls Learn Empowerment Skills at the Junior League of Greenwich</title>
				<link>https://greenwichfreepress.com/parenting/70-third-grade-girls-learn-empowerment-skills-at-the-junior-league-of-greenwich-247249/</link>
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				<pubDate>2026-05-02T11:36:43+0000</pubDate>
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								<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Junior League of Greenwich hosted its annual Positively Me! program for the 19th year at the JLG headquarters Because of its enormous interest with parents inquiring about it all...]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Greenwich Police Department Benefit Car Show Returns June 6, 2026</title>
				<link>https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/giving/greenwich-police-department-benefit-car-show-returns-june-6-2026-247266/</link>
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				<pubDate>2026-05-02T11:13:11+0000</pubDate>
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								<content:encoded><![CDATA[Registration is now open for the 2026 Greenwich Police Department Scholarship Fund Benefit Car Show, which will take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 10:00am to 2:00pm at Town...]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>&#8220;Countdown to Summer&#8221; Wine Sampling Set for May 6 at Stone Bridge Wine &#038; Spirits</title>
				<link>https://greenwichfreepress.com/around-town/countdown-to-summer-wine-sampling-set-for-may-at-stone-bridge-wine-spirits-247253/</link>
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				<pubDate>2026-05-02T9:30:43+0000</pubDate>
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								<content:encoded><![CDATA[Greenwich Free Press and Stone Bridge Wine &amp; Spirits (formerly LaBella's Fine Wine &amp; Spirits) are hosting a "Countdown to Summer" wine sampling event on Wed, May 6 from 5:00pm...]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>For Greenwich Natives, Trish Catino &#038; Mark Piro, Bagel Poppy on Hope St in Stamford is Also a Chance to Make a Bigger Impact on the World</title>
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				<pubDate>2026-05-01T20:36:22+0000</pubDate>
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				<description>Bagel Poppy on Hope Street in Stamford is a dream come true for Greenwich natives Mark Piro and Trish Catino.  Having opened in December 2025, couple&#039;s shop is known for fresh New York style bagels, custom whipped cream cheese spreads with a variety of mix-in options and craft coffee.</description>				<content:encoded><![CDATA[Bagel Poppy on Hope Street in Stamford is a dream come true for Greenwich natives Mark Piro and Trish Catino  Having opened in December 2025, couple's shop is known for fresh New York...]]></content:encoded>
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